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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.
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RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021
Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.
Please see changes to attending PIR in the PAGES column. The PAGES are located under the member icons on the right side.
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Going through A School at San Antonio?
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Latest Activity: Jun 19, 2022
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Break down week by week
Started by lemonelephant. Last reply by lemonelephant Jul 25, 2018. 196 Replies 36 Likes
Flights from Bootcamp to San Antonio for MA School
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Comment by bhindthechair S.4 D.303 PIR 9/21 on September 27, 2012 at 6:27pm
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If an SA doesn't think they have anyone coming to graduation, who does their pinning? I am thinking I may try to surprise her and come because I know she is saying I don't need to because she doesn't want me to spend the money.
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Comment by lemonelephant on September 19, 2012 at 4:34pm
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You are welcome. I hope it has all worked out.
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Comment by nursecat(ship 2/ DIV 942) on September 19, 2012 at 12:30pm
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thanks lemonelephant :)
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nursecat, if the felony and any consequences occurred more than 10 years ago, then it should not be a problem.
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nursecat, if there is clear evidence that your husband only engaged in that activity on the one occasion (it also will depend on how long ago it was) and that he has not engaged in criminal activity since, then it should not be a problem. Yes, the actions of those closest to a Sailor can affect his ability to be granted certain security clearances.
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Hi. I have a question. My son just arrived in San An for MA last weekend. Tonight on the phone he told us that my husband having a charge of felony valdalism(very old charge from being young & stupid. He did some damage to someone elses car & it was only a felony cuz the damage was over $500) could mess up my son's security clearance. Is this true?? Could a mistake my husband made years ago effect my sons job oppertunities in the Navy?
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Egratia, your Sailor will know when visitors are permitted. That is usually after completing INDOC.
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Comment by Egratia on September 6, 2012 at 5:03pm
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Hi Again Everyone,
You've been such a help in answering questions in the past and I'm hope you may have an answer for me this time around too. Do you by any chance know if sailors who have graduated from A school and are in holding are allowed visitors on base during liberty hours? Thanks all!
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Comment by Guitar5150's Mom on September 1, 2012 at 12:33pm
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Thank you for the information on places to stay. This site has always been very helpful!
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Comment by chriscwick on August 30, 2012 at 6:11am
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We were there this past May & stayed at the Best Western about a mile it two from the base. It had been recently renovated. Not real cheap, but extremely clean, with a hot breakfast & a small bar area.
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